22 One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.
22 with two projections set parallel to each other. They made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way.
22 Each frame had two tenons for fitting together. He did this for all the frames of the tabernacle.
22 with two pegs for securing them. They made all the frames identical:
22 Each board had two tenons for binding one to another. Thus he made for all the boards of the tabernacle.
22 with two pegs under each frame. All the frames were identical.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 36:22
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The making of the tabernacle The liberality of the people restrained.
The readiness and zeal with which these builders set about their work, the exactness with which they performed it, and the faithfulness with which they objected to receive more contributions, are worthy of our imitation. Thus should we serve God, and our superiors also, in all things lawful. Thus should all who are in public trusts abhor filthy lucre, and avoid all occasions and temptations to covetousness. Where have we the representation of God's love towards us, that we by love dwell in him and he in us, save in Emmanuel? John 1:14, wherein, as the original expresses it, he did tabernacle among us.